A simple stretch during dialysis might soothe restless legs
NCT ID NCT07748065
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a physical therapy technique called Muscle Energy Technique (MET) can reduce restless legs syndrome in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. Participants receive either routine dialysis care or the same care plus MET during their dialysis sessions, three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure changes in restless legs severity, sleep quality, muscle strength, blood pressure, and oxygen levels to see if adding MET provides extra benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Muscle Energy Technique (MET), a physical therapy procedure performed during dialysis sessions
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple, drug-free technique could offer a way to ease restless legs and improve sleep and strength in people on dialysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The technique may not reduce symptoms, and benefits could be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tala Central Hospital
Tala, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt
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